Politics

Moscow court declines to hear an appeal by jailed WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich

By Associated Press

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Moscow court, seeking release from jail on espionage charges, but it declined to hear his appeal and returned the case to a lower court due to unspecified procedural violations.

Mental health among women in Afghanistan is deteriorating, UN report finds

By Rahim Faiez, Associated Press

A joint report from three U.N. agencies says the mental health of Afghan women, who have suffered under harsh measures imposed by the Taliban since taking power two years ago, has deteriorated across the country.

London police force says it will take years to remove officers accused of corruption, misconduct

By Danica Kirka, Associated Press

Hundreds of London police officers are facing dismissal as the department steps up efforts to get rid of police officers accused of corruption and other misconduct.

Ukraine complains to WTO about Hungary, Poland and Slovakia banning its food products

By Jamey Keaten, Illia Novikov, Associated Press

Ukraine is filing a complaint at the World Trade Organization against Hungary, Poland and Slovakia after they banned grain and other food products coming from the war-torn country.

House Republicans set first President Biden impeachment inquiry hearing for Sept. 28

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The Sept. 28 hearing is expected to focus on "constitutional and legal questions" that surround allegations of Biden's involvement in his son Hunter's overseas businesses.

5 Americans freed from Iran land in U.S., reunite with families

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Jon Gambrell, Lujain Jo, Associated Press

The successful negotiations for the Americans' freedom brought Biden profuse thanks from their families but heat from Republican presidential rivals and other opponents for the monetary arrangement with one of America's top adversaries.

WATCH: Ukraine's President Zelenskyy slams Russia for 'weaponization' of food, children at the 2023 UN General Assembly

By Jennifer Peltz, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday that Russia is “weaponizing” everything from food and energy to abducted children in its war against Ukraine — and he warned world leaders that the same could happen to them.

WATCH: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi addresses the 2023 United Nations General Assembly

By Associated Press

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi addressed the 2023 United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday as part of the annual meeting for the international body.

WATCH: Biden exhorts world leaders to stand up to Russia at 2023 United Nations General Assembly

By Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press

President Joe Biden is making a robust case before the U.N. General Assembly that the world must remain united in defending Ukraine against Russian aggression.

WATCH: 2023 United Nations General Assembly - Day 1

By Edith Lederer, Associated Press

The United Nations chief delivered a dire warning to leaders from across the world. He declared that the planet is becoming unhinged with mounting global challenges and geopolitical tensions — and he warned that "we seem incapable of coming together…